Gettleman expects two starters from draft

Summary of 3 articles · Updated Apr 18, 2013

Perhaps the most significant thing Gettleman said is that he expects the Panthers to get two starters out of this draft. If they can get starters at two of those positions, Gettleman’s first draft will be a success. Unless, of course, that’s just what Get… (more)tleman wants us to think. Gettleman has pulled a lot of long days and nights preparing. “Let’s just say I’m not angry,” Gettleman said with a wry smile. While Gettleman admitted that the depth at secondary, offensive line and defensive line in this draft class matches up well with areas that the Panthers would like to improve, he also said that he didn’t think there were any gaping holes on the roster that needed filling. Trading down isn’t a possibility with a lot of appeal to the general manager “Do you want a dollar or three dimes? I’ll take the buck.” so it seems the Panthers will be on the less active side of things once the draft gets underway next week.

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